Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 2
Apple says the update adds a rebuilt Siri AI, Wallet insights and RCS reply tools as it prepares a July public beta.
- Today, Apple released the second Developer Beta, expanding on features discussed during WWDC and continuing its summer cycle ahead of a public release this fall.
- This update prioritizes bug fixes and refinements, continuing the AI-focused summer cycle as Apple prepares for a public Beta release in July.
- New features include a "Write with Siri" prompt above the keyboard and expanded RCS support in Messages, enabling reaction emojis and in-line replies for non-Apple device texts.
- Users can now access a new Wallet "Insights" feature for tracking spending, while Settings introduces "Visual Intelligence" options for Siri, including automatic image search.
- Although Siri requires Apple Intelligence-compatible hardware, this Beta improves overall system performance, including faster app launches and smoother AirDrop and Wi-Fi-to-cellular transitions.
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Apple launches iOS 27 beta 2: Here's what's new
Apple has launched the second developer beta for the upcoming iOS 27, and it's not just bug fixes and polish (there's plenty of that, too). The new iOS 27 beta actually brings several new features to the table, including some fairly big Siri upgrades. Let's dive in. SEE ALSO: The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors Siri and AI Not quite operational yet, but Apple is working on it. Credit: Apple One of the biggest upgrades in iOS 27 is the…
Siri and RCS Text Message Capabilities Significantly Expanded Apple has launched the active testing phase of the second beta of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 for developers, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing 9to5Mac. Write with Siri Intelligent Tool and Assistant Update The most notable visual and functional change in iOS 27 beta 2 is the launch of the Write with Siri tool, which completely replaces the previous Writing Tools context menu. Now,…
iOS 27 beta 2 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
Apple has released the second iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 2 replaces the first iOS 27 beta, which arrived after WWDC 2026 earlier this month, and continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release this fall. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.
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